Groundsperson with Drivers License - Granbury, TX

Xylem Tree Experts; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a Groundsperson to support field crews by clearing brush and trees from the ground, and by performing site clean-up after each job. You will work with hand tools and saws, load debris, and help ensure safe work zones.

The role emphasizes safety, outdoor work in variable weather, and the ability to travel for storm restoration when required. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are preferred; experience in vegetation management is a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in vegetation management preferred.
• Able to travel for storm restoration work when needed.
• Must be physically capable of handling heavy limbs.
• Must maintain PPE and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and help enforce safe practices.
• Clear right-of-way by removing brush and small trees using hand tools and gas-powered saws.
• Load and unload logs, brush and debris; feed brush into chipper.
• Set up and break down road signs and flag traffic.
• Drive truck or operate equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Assist with storm work as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work sites.
• Swath undergrowth to improve access and safety.

Skills

Physical strength

Outdoor work

Stamina/Endurance

Communication

Driver’s License

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gas-powered chainsaw

Pole saw

Pruners

Loppers

Hand saws

Job description

The Groundsperson supports the crew by performing work from the ground including clearing brush and trees as directed, and performing clean-up on each job site.

Essential Functions

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• Keep work area clear of debris
• Work from the ground and clear undergrowth from right-of-way by using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers and gas-powered chain saws to cut brush and trees
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush and debris; feed brush into brush chipper
• Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment
• Perform general clean-up of job sites following completion of work
• Carry, prepare, and store materials, tools and equipment at work site
• Set up and break down road signs as directed
• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury
• Drive truck or operate other equipment as assigned
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; keep trucks and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly fashion; report the need for major repairs to truck and equipment to Foreperson
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Groundspersons have no direct reports.

Experience Requirements

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred

Education Requirements

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must possess physical strength and balance to drag heavy limbs, use chain saw and pruners in uneven terrain
• Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position
• Must be able to comprehend verbal job instructions/information
• Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain
• Must be able to communicate with others
• Must have endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day
• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Work Authorization Requirements

Must meet I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits Offered

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

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